What happened on Wednesday February 09, 1977?

Here's what happened on February 09, 1977:

• Tragic Helicopter Crash Claims Queen Alia of Jordan Queen Alia of Jordan, the beloved 28-year-old wife of King Hussein, was tragically killed in a helicopter crash on February 9, 1977. The accident, which occurred during a violent rainstorm near Amman, also claimed the lives of the Health Minister Mohammed al-Beshir, the pilot, and a Jordanian Air Force medic. Her death was a significant loss for the Jordanian royal family and the nation.
• Oldest Known Orangutan Gaus Dies Gaus, an extraordinary orangutan, passed away at the remarkable age of 59, making him one of the longest-lived primates in recorded history. His longevity provides significant insights into orangutan biology and potential captive care practices.

Events in 1977

February 09, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 09, 1977

Newspapers from Feb. 09, 1977

February 09, 1977 was a Wednesday and it was the 40th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 09, 1977 can also be written as 2/9/1977 in the US and as 9/2/1977 in UK and Europe.

February 09, 1977 in February 1977 calendar

Famous people born on February 09, 1977:

• Nicolas Coutelot

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on February 9th

Famous people died on February 09, 1977:

• Sergey Ilyushin

  Russian engineer and businessman, founded the ilyushin design company (b. 1894).

• 'Alia al-Husayn
• Buddy Johnson
• Sergej Vladimirovič Il'jušin
• Ma Buqing

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on February 9th

February 09, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 09, 1977 was Torn Between Two Lovers by Mary MacGregor, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

1. Mary MacGregor - Torn Between Two Lovers
2. Eagles - New Kid In Town
3. Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Blinded By The Light
4. Rose Royce - Car Wash
5. Barbra Streisand - Love Theme From A Star Is Born (Evergreen)

February 09, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 09, 1977 was When I Need You by Leo Sayer, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

1. Leo Sayer - When I Need You
2. Julie Covington - Don't Cry For Me Argentina
3. David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us
4. Barry Biggs - Sideshow
5. Heatwave - Boogie Nights

February 09, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 09, 1977 was I Wish by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Wish
2. Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
3. Deniece Williams - Free
4. The Dramatics - Be My Girl
5. The O'Jays - Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 9th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 09, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 09, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 09, 1977 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 09, 1977 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on February 09, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 10:41 pm and setting at 10:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 04, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on February 09, 1977

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Someone born on February 09, 1977 is:

48 years 2 months old,

or 578 months and 14 days old,

or 2515 weeks

or 17605 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 09, 1977?

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 09, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 09, 1977.

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